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CMF Phone 1 vs Redmi Note 11

WINNER
CMF Phone 1

Nothing

CMF Phone 1

$199

40Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 11

Xiaomi

Redmi Note 11

$179

33.2Inno Score
21.8Performance20
51.5Display35.9
30.7Camera30.1
67.2Battery47.8
36Features44
8 spec wins — CMF Phone 16 spec wins — Redmi Note 11

InnoReviews verdict

CMF Phone 1 wins this phone face-off, 40 to 33.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and display (+16). Redmi Note 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the CMF Phone 1

  • Stronger display score: 52 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
  • 186% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 700 nits
  • 145% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,027 vs 420
  • 111% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,948 vs 1,400

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 11

  • Stronger features score: 44 vs 36
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $179 vs $199

Display

Display comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
Screen size6.67 ″+4%6.43 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi409 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits+186%700 nits
Screen-to-body85.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu—290,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,027+145%Bottom 35%420Bottom 5%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,948+111%Bottom 38%1,400Bottom 6%
Wild Life Extreme stability100 %Top 3%—
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options128GB/256GB64GB / 128GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera16 MP+23%13 MP
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance16.2 h—

Design

Design comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
Weight197 g179 g+9%
Thickness8.2 mm8.1 mm+1%
IP ratingIP52IP53
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
5GYesNo
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Nothing OS 2.6)Android 11 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: CMF Phone 1 versus Redmi Note 11
SpecCMF Phone 1Redmi Note 11
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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